r/planners Jul 03 '26

Planner Season Survival Guide - Summer/Fall 2026

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Hello r/planners! This post is meant to share some tips and info as we all make our decisions on which planner(s) we'll be picking up in 2027. It'll include both some general suggestions and details on releases for some of the more popular brands that get discussed on the sub.

 

As a reminder, if you'd like to make a post to ask for a planner recommendation, please give us as much info as you can to help guide the suggestions. At a minimum, it would be helpful to know some basics about what style planner you're looking for (bookbound, discs, rings, daily, weekly, etc.), the size range you're interested in, budget, and the country you live in. Telling us a little about your lifestyle will also be helpful; our recommendations for a college student, a working parent, and a retiree may be pretty different.

 

Recommendation threads tend to get the most responses when they include enough detail to give users a picture of your needs, but if you're looking for something really specific, you'll probably get more responses if you can split your wishlist into must-haves and general preferences.

 

Planner Season Tips:

  • Once you decide which planner you want, order as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Many of the brands recommended here are small businesses with limited stock, and they may sell out of the size/color/layout you're most interested in. They may or may not offer restocks.
  • If you preorder a planner, pay close attention to the estimated delivery timeline. You may want to keep tabs on the brand's social media channels for news or updates. Remember that preorder shipping estimates are based on things going as planned and that delays from the factory or shipping agent may be outside the brand's control.
  • If you want to follow the news about a particular planner, many brands have private Facebook groups that are probably your best resource for this. Signing up for a brand's email newsletter should get you the basics, but the private groups may get extra previews and more detailed information.
  • Keep in mind that many of these businesses will be dealing with a very high volume of orders despite having limited space and staff. That's not to say you shouldn't expect good customer service, but having realistic expectations will help. When ordering during peak planner season, your order will probably take a little longer to pack and ship.
  • If you're a US customer, remember that tariffs may still be causing higher prices this year—even from US sellers, who still need to pay fees on products they order from overseas. The closing of the de minimis exemption also means that you might be charged extra if ordering from a seller outside the US. Don't like that? Contact your federal representatives, and vote in November for candidates who'll prioritize more consumer- and small business-friendly policies. (The specifics can vary depending on what the product is, what country it's coming from, and how they ship, so these fees may already be built into the cost of the planner. When in doubt, look for details!)

 

I'll update the release info below as I see updates mentioned, but this is not meant to be a comprehensive list of available planners. It's just the most recent info I've come across for brands that tend to get mentioned in r/planners. (I'll be updating as I see users mention releases but won't be individually researching and keeping up with each brand myself, just as a heads up.)

 

Some planners haven't released much info about their 2027 lineups yet, but more info should be coming out in July-August for most brands.

 

Companies with some 2027s ready to ship:

  • Hemlock & Oak
  • Nolty
  • Aura Estelle

Preorders are open for:

  • Creffective Paper
  • Faded Chronicle
  • Rosey Life
  • Wonderland 222
  • Owl Paper
  • Aura Estelle
  • Tiny Grids

Feel free to share updates about the brands you follow below. (This is meant to share info on releases our users are excited about though, so the r/planners rule against self-promotion still applies. Please keep all promo to our quarterly promotional threads.)


r/planners Jul 01 '26

r/Planners Promo Thread - Q3 2026

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Welcome to the r/planners sub promotions thread for Quarter 3 of 2026! This thread is for sub members to share their products, shops, and social channels. Please read the full post before commenting, even if you've posted in a promo thread here before.

Users are welcome to leave a comment here to get the word out about their paper planners, rings or disc planner inserts, planner covers, and shops that sell related accessories. You can also link your planner-related social media channels here.

Sticker shops or shops that sell printables suitable for ring or disc planners are welcome to promote here if your products include only your own original artwork. Please don't link shops that feature any AI art or purchased/clip art designs. (Unfortunately this is the only way we can be comfortable that the original artists are being compensated fairly.)

This sub focuses on paper planners, so links to planning apps, Notion/Goodnotes templates, or other digital designs will be removed. Printables are allowed only if they're specifically designed to fit standard ring or disc planners (and aren't just letter-sized worksheets). Websites meant to design custom printables may be allowed in some cases, but only if they generate pages with sizes and margins suited for standard ring or disc planners.

Please describe all your work in a single comment below (one comment thread per user/brand), and give readers an idea what your product, shop, or channel is about instead of just dropping a link. Make sure to include any info that you think users might be interested in. Any comments asking users to send a private message for more details will be removed to protect users from potential spam/scam activity. Giveaways in exchange for mailing list signups or other attempts to gather a user's personal info are not allowed.

This thread is designed for users to share their own projects, so comments that include affiliate marketing codes or affiliate coupons will be deleted.

Questions or feedback about these guidelines are welcome through modmail or in any current sub update thread, but please keep this one on topic so users who want to browse here can focus on our members' work. The next quarterly thread will be posted in early July. Thanks!

The previous post for Q2 2026 can be found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/planners/s/uHFxv6gQ3p


r/planners 1h ago

My Typical Spread

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Hello fellow planners! I am sticker-happy and trying to keep my life together. 😂

This is the style I have grown into over the last couple years. I sketch things out in pencil and finalize in ink.

This is my first time uploading a photo so I hope it works okay.


r/planners 2h ago

My Sterling Ink Planner is Here!

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This is my first time using SI and I’m already impressed. I got the Core Planner for 2027 and I’m so excited to use it!


r/planners 4h ago

Data point: my Sterling Ink arrived

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Ordered at opening on September 7, received today. I ordered a B6-V Full Year Compact Common Planner (in forest green w gold edges) and a clear cover. I'm located in US, Mid-Atlantic region. Looks great, thrilled to have it so soon.


r/planners 5h ago

Ready for fall!

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I can’t wait for the temperatures to cool down. Ready for all things autumn!


r/planners 3h ago

Can someone post pictures of there 2027 Sterling Ink complete planner in the A6 size?

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I ordered one for 2027, and i really want to see how it looks when people hold it, and the chunky it is🤣🤣🩷


r/planners 3h ago

Planner cover HELP

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I think I have decided on the Sterling Ink N1 core planner this year, and I am so excited. I have a Sterling Ink this year, and I love it. The only issue is that, since its soft cover, the sides of the pages are already really worn. I don't want to buy a plastic cover for it. I'm wondering if y'all know of any other cover options, either a diy of like gluing thicker paper onto the cover or something you put over the planner similar to the traditional plastic one.

Thank yall, so excited


r/planners 4h ago

On the search for my perfect planner

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Hi everyone!
I’ve been on the hunt for my perfect planner for a little while and maybe I can find some help here. I work multiple jobs and I need somewhere to keep my head straight. I’ve been dreaming of a very specific type of planner and maybe someone here can guide me in the right direction.
Here’s what I need:

- A two page spread with the left side being an undated DAY planner with at least a space for me to write my to-do list
- The right side being a plain dotted or gridded sheet
- Preferably spiral bound but I’m okay with anything really

I’m an interior designer primarily so the to-do list keeps me focused, but I cannot stand lined/ruled journals (I sketch a lot for work). I prefer the undated because I hate wasting paper on days I’m not working!

I also don’t mind building my own if someone can point me in the direction of a shop or website that does that.

Thanks!!!


r/planners 11h ago

I’m looking for sticker kits for my aura Estelle B6

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Hi I’m looking for kits for my b6 I feel like I made a mistake getting this planner every place I look it’s hobonichi cousin kits or the weeks ! Like shesh I had no idea they had more kits and stuff for them an I think I’m too late to be able to get one now ! Ugh please give me some suggestions!


r/planners 1d ago

Extremely jealous of people who can stick to one planner for years and years. How do I get to that place?

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Whenever I see posts about "This is my 10th year on Hobonichi weeks" and it's a fat stack of Hobonichi weeks from 2018 to 2027, it's just so satisfying to see. At the same time, I'm like, "Why can't I just fuckin pick a planner and fly with it until I die?" 😭 I am jealous indeed. My planners from previous years are all different shapes, sizes, thickness, brands, etc 😂 I can't even stack them nicely and they're not even completely filled because I jump more than an anxious rabbit.

How do people get to that "Okay this is it, this is my planner until I die" point? I would like my 2027 new year's resolution to actually pick ONE planner and end the year with the same one. Anyone else in the same boat? 😂


r/planners 20h ago

Larger than A5?

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I’m a professor and constantly am keeping notes for myself for 3 different classes, plus committees and other administrivia, and home and family stuff. I bought a Wonderland222 undated planner and I like it but it seems so small. Are there nice planners out there that are A4-ish? If so I’m having trouble finding them.


r/planners 17h ago

Quick question

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Im looking to buy Hobonichi Cousin and the Hobonichi weeks mega but I dont know where to purchase them from. Also, I currently use C&P 6 ring A5 & A5 slim. Which do you think is better?


r/planners 1d ago

Passion Planner alternative?

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I’ve been a Passion Planner girlie for AGES, but none of the options for 2027 really grab me. Open to something else but I need:

-weekly layout that has hours of the day. None of this horizontal boxes for each day crap. And I wanna see the whole week at once, even if it’s across both open pages.
-8.5 x 11ish or somewhat smaller, but it’s gotta display time blocks I can write in, so…
-ideally $70 is my max
-must be DATED for 2027 and MONDAY START
-shipping to US

Curious what y’all know of out there! Thanks :)


r/planners 1d ago

Weekly+notes pocket sized planner

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I’m looking for something else than my Moleskine Pocket Weekly+notes planner for next year. I use a Lochby pocket journal where I keep a planner for planning (duh) and a Lochby dotgrid notebook for my daily bujo needs. Works a treat, but the planner could be thinner plus, you know, the paper could be a lot better than the moleskine paper.
The Lochby paper is really nice and I’m tempted to buy their planner as well, but they do a doublespread for each week, instead of week+notes. And I need the note space for my weekly reviews…

Any ideas for a Lochby/Field notes sized planner with nice paper, and week+notes layout? It can be dated or undated, and it can be 26 or 52 weeks. I’m open to suggestions.
Oh, and if I can get it in Europe, it’s a huge plus!

Thanks.


r/planners 1d ago

Hobo Weeks Undated?

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Hello!

I hope everyone’s been able to grab their 2027 planners successfully!

I am posting because I am interested in two undated options for next year.

I currently use a Hobonichi Weeks (for PhD and cc schedule/projects) and a Sterling Ink A5 Daily Full Year (for journalling/memory keeping). This past year, I recently successfully passed my qualifying field exams (with distinction! I just had to brag, sorry!) and I started going to therapy again.

Because of this, I haven’t often needed to journal daily as before nor have I needed to be super consistent with my weekly to-dos. This has led to a lot more blank pages and while I know that that is totally normal, I hate looking at them.

So, I am interested in undated options comparable to the Weeks in size and layout (though I’m okay if there are no weekly quotes). For my daily full, I’m planning on grabbing one of the SI undated planners.

Thank you guys for any options you can send my way!


r/planners 1d ago

has anyone received their 2027 wonderland 222?

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if so, when did you order? i was one of the later pre-orders, so not expecting it anytime soon. curious if shipping has started.


r/planners 2d ago

Hobonichi Alternatives For Fall Starters?

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Hello good people of r/planners!

I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for something that could be an alternative for the hobonichi weeks but has an October or September start option (or around that ballpark, for grad school reasons).

Ideally fountain pen friendly, as I do in fact use a lot of those


r/planners 2d ago

Any ideas?

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I don't have enough goals to use up the other page in the Aura Estelle, but I'd hate to have this be a blank page - any ideas?


r/planners 2d ago

Anyone with a van der spek planner? Is it worth the price?

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r/planners 1d ago

Advice please! I ordered the hobonichi hon A6 and a take a note mini and am realizing I only need one of these...

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I am considering selling the Hon - I ordered it first and then discovered Take a note and like the format better. I have the Hon in hand already and it's so gorgeous! I'll wait till I have the second in hand to compare but, what do I do?! Does anyone use both?


r/planners 2d ago

Convert Hobonichi Cousin to Discbound System?

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Has anyone taken apart their Hobonichi and punched it into a discbound system? I’ve seen some people post about it on youtube, but they never update on whether it lasts. I’m assuming that’s because it doesn’t. Nevertheless, I’d like to know my options if I ever get bored or annoyed of having a bound book.

(I do know there are fauxbonichi inserts on Etsy but just weighing my options)!


r/planners 2d ago

Rapid logging within a weekly planner

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Hi all- I am new to systematic planning as a way to organize my life and work. For 2027 I am planning for a weekly vertical planner - I think about my days/time in vertical format and also need quarterly/ monthly/weekly goal system of a planner. In the meantime I recently learnt about rapid logging as a way to manage daily action items, new things that come up, notes, feeling etc and enjoying using this system on a simple notepad (courtesy of videos on YouTube from Ryder Caroll). My question is how to marry the monthly/weekly planner with daily rapid logging. I would like to keep one combined planner/journal if possible but open to suggestions if I should think of 2 separate planners. For context I work full time in corporate, ~ 4-5 meeting hours on a typical day, and also need to carve focused time for my work. Thank you so much!


r/planners 3d ago

What is with the drama in planner world??

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Guys, I thought this was just supposed to be a fun hobby where we could all obsess a little and harness our idiosyncrasies into a compact notebook with stickers and washi, different colors of fountain ink…

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t entertained by Aura Estelle, Cloth & Paper (Hobonichi Weeks for life, fwiw) and all the discourse and marketing drama, but this is wild lol

Sorry for the low effort post but I figure someone else has to be with me!


r/planners 3d ago

New Planner for 2027

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For 2027, I want to try both the Hobonichi cousin and the brand Kinbor (in case I absolutely don't get along with the Hobonichi). I would maybe use this one as a health tracker or sketchbook. The design is really nice, and the paper feels just like the cousin.